WORKBOAT ANNUALRendering of the new builds that will be delivered in 2017, Capt Brian McAllister and Rosemary McAllister. These tugs will be the highest hp in our ? eet at 6,700.C S K , APTAIN TEVE RESSVP of OperationsWhat are the primary drivers for ? eet evolution?The marine transportation industry, like most other industries, is in the middle of changes brought on by a con-centration in worker safety, modern, ef-? cient operations that provide econom-ical service without sacri? cing quality. We have listened to our customers and aim to provide that quality service as the market evolves and steamship lines consolidate. We are a family company whose roots in the industry go back generations and will continue because of our commitment to our customers.Can you discuss in detail your new-build program.Our newbuild program has been in effect for years now with the recent ad-ditions of the Buckley and Eric , 5,150 hp Tractor Escort Tugs built at Senes-co Marine of Rhode Island, the 6,000 hp Tate, delivered by Washburn and Doughty, and the soon to be launched Jeffrey from Eastern Shipbuilding, a 5,000 hp Tractor. Unique to the East Coast early next year will be the Cap-tain Brian A and the Rosemary, two 6,770hp, Tier IV Tractor Escort Tugs currently under construction at Horizon Shipyards in Alabama. Two more sister 76 Maritime Reporter & Engineering News • NOVEMBER 2016MR #11 (74-81).indd 76 11/4/2016 10:54:20 AM